A: Hey buddy! Did you catch the news today?
B: Not yet, what's up?
A: So, there are reports that some super secret B-2 bombers from a base in Missouri took off and they're heading west.
B: Whoa, those are the ones with the big bang bombs, right?
A: Exactly! And get this, Trump might use them to smash some nuclear facilities in Iran if things go south.
B: That sounds serious! Any idea where these bombers are headed?
A: It looks like they're moving towards the Pacific island of Guam, but it's not clear if it's related to tensions in the Middle East.
B: Seems like a show of force against Iranian forces and maybe an attempt to keep some strategic options open for the US.
A: Yep, that seems about right! It's all speculation at this point though. Keep your fingers crossed!
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US media outlets say multiple US Air Force B-2 stealth bombers have taken off from a US base in Missouri, and were heading westward.
The B-2 bomber can carry special bombs known as "bunker busters." President Donald Trump is reportedly considering using them to destroy nuclear facilities in Iran.
The outlets cited US officials as telling them that the US is moving the bombers to the Pacific island of Guam. The reports added that it remains unclear whether the move is related to Middle East tensions.
The reports say this could be a show of force by the US military against the Iranian forces, and could also be an attempt to increase strategic options for the US.
B: Not yet, what's up?
A: So, there are reports that some super secret B-2 bombers from a base in Missouri took off and they're heading west.
B: Whoa, those are the ones with the big bang bombs, right?
A: Exactly! And get this, Trump might use them to smash some nuclear facilities in Iran if things go south.
B: That sounds serious! Any idea where these bombers are headed?
A: It looks like they're moving towards the Pacific island of Guam, but it's not clear if it's related to tensions in the Middle East.
B: Seems like a show of force against Iranian forces and maybe an attempt to keep some strategic options open for the US.
A: Yep, that seems about right! It's all speculation at this point though. Keep your fingers crossed!
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US media outlets say multiple US Air Force B-2 stealth bombers have taken off from a US base in Missouri, and were heading westward.
The B-2 bomber can carry special bombs known as "bunker busters." President Donald Trump is reportedly considering using them to destroy nuclear facilities in Iran.
The outlets cited US officials as telling them that the US is moving the bombers to the Pacific island of Guam. The reports added that it remains unclear whether the move is related to Middle East tensions.
The reports say this could be a show of force by the US military against the Iranian forces, and could also be an attempt to increase strategic options for the US.
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Reports indicate B-2 stealth bombers from a U.S. base in Missouri are heading west, potentially carrying bunker buster bombs. President Trump is considering using them against Iranian nuclear facilities. The bombers are moving towards the Pacific island of Guam, although the connection to Middle
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250622_06/
Date: June 22, 2025
Created: 2025/06/22 19:02
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:35
Last Read: 2025/06/22 19:47